Comments on: Snark Blocker - A Day In the Life http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/ Comic Book Resources Presents... Comics Should Be Good! Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:38:44 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: sgt rawk http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-694680 sgt rawk Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:27:26 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-694680 Vacation by the GoGos. Or Lust For Life by Iggy Pop. Actually, all these suggestions are good. I love the fact that Robin's a little practical joker. I LOVE the one where they all take pictures of each other. And the skunk! Priceless. Vacation by the GoGos. Or Lust For Life by Iggy Pop.

Actually, all these suggestions are good. I love the fact that Robin's a little practical joker. I LOVE the one where they all take pictures of each other. And the skunk! Priceless.

]]> By: Jono11 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681680 Jono11 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 06:21:58 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681680 "I’d go the juxtaposition route Maybe some intense, we’re-gonna-blow-shtuff-up ’80s action theme — “Airwolf” or “A-Team” or “Knight Rider.” Just imagine a blank screen/page/whatever, the hypnotic intro of “Knight Rider” going, you think there’s some serious ’spodey’s coming…then *bam!* the chorus comes in and you see the image of Batman, Robin, and Superman being chased by a skunk."--I'm thinking "Burn in Hell" by Error. "Or the Anti-Nowhere League’s “So What?”, if for no other reason than the image of “so f***ing what!” blaring while Superman demands his shoes be shined."--Bah. ANL's version is weak compared to the Metallica cover from the old Garage Days. "Or go classical. Sweeping operatic movements, probably a tragic story of love lost to the oblivion of time sung in Italian to a melancholy symphony, while the World’s Finest circle each other with cameras. Or go “Night on Bald Mountain” with the Fight-O-Meter brawl. Or “Ride of the Valkyries” with the waterskiing."--Lacrimosa, perhaps, from Mozart's Requiem. Or even Dies Irae, from the same piece. "I’d go the juxtaposition route Maybe some intense, we’re-gonna-blow-shtuff-up ’80s action theme — “Airwolf” or “A-Team” or “Knight Rider.” Just imagine a blank screen/page/whatever, the hypnotic intro of “Knight Rider” going, you think there’s some serious ’spodey’s coming…then *bam!* the chorus comes in and you see the image of Batman, Robin, and Superman being chased by a skunk."--I'm thinking "Burn in Hell" by Error.

"Or the Anti-Nowhere League’s “So What?”, if for no other reason than the image of “so f***ing what!” blaring while Superman demands his shoes be shined."--Bah. ANL's version is weak compared to the Metallica cover from the old Garage Days.

"Or go classical. Sweeping operatic movements, probably a tragic story of love lost to the oblivion of time sung in Italian to a melancholy symphony, while the World’s Finest circle each other with cameras. Or go “Night on Bald Mountain” with the Fight-O-Meter brawl. Or “Ride of the Valkyries” with the waterskiing."--Lacrimosa, perhaps, from Mozart's Requiem. Or even Dies Irae, from the same piece.

]]> By: Lord Paradise http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681577 Lord Paradise Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:17:15 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681577 There's a nice one on Youtube with "the Boys are back in town." I think it works well. There's a nice one on Youtube with "the Boys are back in town." I think it works well.

]]> By: lauren http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681571 lauren Fri, 29 Aug 2008 18:52:38 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681571 A different Blur tune Song 2 might be nice to express the exuberance of the day, or Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince doing Summertime could also work. A different Blur tune Song 2 might be nice to express the exuberance of the day, or Dj Jazzy Jeff and Fresh Prince doing Summertime could also work.

]]> By: Mecha-Shiva http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681189 Mecha-Shiva Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:24:24 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681189 I know I was late to this one, but I thought there was no way someone would've gone with the Tiny Tim before me. I know I was late to this one, but I thought there was no way someone would've gone with the Tiny Tim before me.

]]> By: Fran http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681130 Fran Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:48:42 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681130 "One fine day" by The Chiffons "One fine day" by The Chiffons

]]> By: Vincent Paul Bartilucci http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681118 Vincent Paul Bartilucci Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:20:25 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681118 If you want to go the Herman's Hermits route how about A Little Bit Better? If you imagine Superman singing to Robin, the lyrics work perfectly. If you want to go the Herman's Hermits route how about A Little Bit Better?

If you imagine Superman singing to Robin, the lyrics work perfectly.

]]> By: wwk5d http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681115 wwk5d Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:53:07 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681115 Will Smith's "Summertime". Will Smith's "Summertime".

]]> By: Cove West http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681089 Cove West Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:20:14 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681089 I'd go the juxtaposition route Maybe some intense, we're-gonna-blow-shtuff-up '80s action theme -- "Airwolf" or "A-Team" or "Knight Rider." Just imagine a blank screen/page/whatever, the hypnotic intro of "Knight Rider" going, you think there's some serious 'spodey's coming...then *bam!* the chorus comes in and you see the image of Batman, Robin, and Superman being chased by a skunk. Or the Anti-Nowhere League's "So What?", if for no other reason than the image of "so f***ing what!" blaring while Superman demands his shoes be shined. Or go classical. Sweeping operatic movements, probably a tragic story of love lost to the oblivion of time sung in Italian to a melancholy symphony, while the World's Finest circle each other with cameras. Or go "Night on Bald Mountain" with the Fight-O-Meter brawl. Or "Ride of the Valkyries" with the waterskiing. I'd go the juxtaposition route Maybe some intense, we're-gonna-blow-shtuff-up '80s action theme -- "Airwolf" or "A-Team" or "Knight Rider." Just imagine a blank screen/page/whatever, the hypnotic intro of "Knight Rider" going, you think there's some serious 'spodey's coming...then *bam!* the chorus comes in and you see the image of Batman, Robin, and Superman being chased by a skunk.

Or the Anti-Nowhere League's "So What?", if for no other reason than the image of "so f***ing what!" blaring while Superman demands his shoes be shined.

Or go classical. Sweeping operatic movements, probably a tragic story of love lost to the oblivion of time sung in Italian to a melancholy symphony, while the World's Finest circle each other with cameras. Or go "Night on Bald Mountain" with the Fight-O-Meter brawl. Or "Ride of the Valkyries" with the waterskiing.

]]> By: Dunc http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681086 Dunc Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:04:47 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681086 'Anyone else but you' By the Mouldy Peaches (from the Juno soundtrack) 'Anyone else but you' By the Mouldy Peaches (from the Juno soundtrack)

]]> By: parker http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681084 parker Tue, 26 Aug 2008 09:20:57 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681084 the banana splits theme! the banana splits theme!

]]> By: John http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681080 John Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:39:07 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681080 Boy's don't cry Boy's don't cry

]]> By: SwanShadow http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681076 SwanShadow Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:01:02 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681076 "Couple Days Off" by Huey Lewis and the News or "Adventure Day" by the House Jacks "Couple Days Off" by Huey Lewis and the News

or

"Adventure Day" by the House Jacks

]]> By: Joe http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681071 Joe Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:36:04 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681071 Wow. Superman, Batman, and Robin didn't do much superhero-ing in the early days. Wow. Superman, Batman, and Robin didn't do much superhero-ing in the early days.

]]> By: FunkyGreenJerusalem http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681061 FunkyGreenJerusalem Tue, 26 Aug 2008 04:36:08 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681061 'Perfect Day' by Lou Reed (just ignore the heroin references, advertisers seem to) 'Gimme Some Lovin' by The Spencer Davis Group 'Cars' by Gary Numan. I know it's got no lyrical references to what they are doing, but get that music in your head, and look at those pics, and I dare you not to smile. 'Pets' by Porno For Pyros. 'Perfect Day' by Lou Reed (just ignore the heroin references, advertisers seem to)

'Gimme Some Lovin' by The Spencer Davis Group

'Cars' by Gary Numan. I know it's got no lyrical references to what they are doing, but get that music in your head, and look at those pics, and I dare you not to smile.

'Pets' by Porno For Pyros.

]]> By: Jono11 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681050 Jono11 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:01:28 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681050 That is totally my bad. I apologize. I've just heard one too many people tell me about "this great new Kid Rock song" that's nothing but an unabashed ripoff of Sweet Home Alabama and Werewolves of London. That is totally my bad. I apologize. I've just heard one too many people tell me about "this great new Kid Rock song" that's nothing but an unabashed ripoff of Sweet Home Alabama and Werewolves of London.

]]> By: Michael http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681049 Michael Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:56:45 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681049 Jono, I have no idea what you're talking about. I was talking about the Beach Boys' 1964 hit, which was used in the credits of American Graffiti. Jono, I have no idea what you're talking about. I was talking about the Beach Boys' 1964 hit, which was used in the credits of American Graffiti.

]]> By: Dan K http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681048 Dan K Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:45:37 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681048 "Boys Keep Swinging" by David Bowie, "Alright" by Supergrass, or "One Fine Day" by the Chiffons "Boys Keep Swinging" by David Bowie,

"Alright" by Supergrass,

or

"One Fine Day" by the Chiffons

]]> By: Ray Cornwall http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681047 Ray Cornwall Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:40:44 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681047 Public Enemy's "Brothers Gonna Work It Out" ...oh, alright, Prince's "Play In The Sunshine" Public Enemy's "Brothers Gonna Work It Out"

...oh, alright, Prince's "Play In The Sunshine"

]]> By: Tyson http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2008/08/25/snark-blocker-a-day-in-the-life/comment-page-2/#comment-681046 Tyson Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:38:58 +0000 http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/?p=18446#comment-681046 Darn it, I wanted to make the "My Two Dads" joke. So, how about "No Woman, No Cry"? Darn it, I wanted to make the "My Two Dads" joke.

So, how about "No Woman, No Cry"?

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